As he anxiously awaits his test results, former cage fighter Alex Reid revealed he had been in 300 fights and had been “hit more times than I can count.”
Alex Reid has revealed he was rushed to hospital with a suspected bleed on the brain after walking around like he was ‘punch drunk’ in the street.
The 50-year-old cage-fighting ex of Katie Price took to Instagram to give a worrying health update on Tuesday. Issuing a warning to younger fighters – after sharing he had been in 300 fights during his career and “been hit more times than I can count” – he shared a photo of himself hooked up to a machine.
He continued, “I’ve been in hospital since 9am this morning.” I’ve already had a CT scan, and I’m currently awaiting an MRI to determine whether my brain’s posterior area is bleeding.
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He continued, “I honestly can’t believe how much I’ve been walking lately because people assume I’m drunk when I’m out.” I’m not.
It’s a terrible feeling to not understand why my body is moving this fast these days. The suffering, the imbalance, and the uncertainty… Everything has turned out to be very difficult to live with.
This is not a negative post about combat sports, fighting, or martial arts. I adore this activity. My life is here. However, I’ve been hit more times than I can count, and I’ve had cauliflower ears to support it, in over 300 fights.
“I want young athletes who are starting out in the sport to start training smarter. Wear headgear, please. Take good care of yourself. Think beyond the immediate immediate impact of the next fight.
Alex’s father tragically passed away at the age of 77 after battling a brain tumor, raising concerns that it might be hereditary. He continued, “Thank God the scans have not revealed any tumors.”
He claimed that he was now waiting for his test results and that seeing his father, who had a brain tumor, had just passed away.
We’re just waiting to see if my walking and balance has been harmed or if there has been any brain damage.
“I’m being truthful, raising awareness, and letting people know what really happens behind closed doors,” I say. Your health is everything, despite the incredible combat sports. When the results are released, I’ll keep everyone informed. Thank you to everyone who messaged and backed me today.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain condition that was previously referred to as “punch-drunk syndrome,” can result from repeated head impacts from physical wields.
It can result from years of repeated head injuries or concussions. Its initial symptoms include anxiety, aggression, erratic behavior, and depression, which can eventually lead to confusion, memory loss, confusion, and irritability. This can lead to dementia in the more advanced stages.
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Source: Mirror
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